Chef in San Diego, California

Go conquer your day. Let me worry about dinner. Hi, I'm Chef Tess! I've been a personal chef for 4 years. First in New York City, then Paris, France, and now here in San Diego! I've worked in restaurants and test kitchens, but LOVE the intimacy of cooking for clients and families. 🥗 What you're looking for... - Eat Your Way: No more sad takeout or blank freezer meals. Enjoy nutritious home-cooked meals that are prepared specifically to your tastes and work for your entire household. - Reduce Stress: Studies have found that people who spend more money to buy themselves time report greater life happiness. So go ahead--take cooking and washing dishes off your to-do list! - Spend Time with Family: One of the best things you can do for your kids? Eat dinner with them. Reconnect after a long day over a shared family meal. - Reclaim Your Health: Are you trying to lose weight or want to eat healthier? It takes discipline and lots of planning, so why not hire a personal chef to do it for you? 🤔 How it works 1. Get a Personalized Menu: Each week, you'll receive a menu of 3 dinners that can be modified on request. 2. I Come to Your Home: I prepare your customized homemade meals in your kitchen. 3. Full Fridge & Clean Kitchen: Your kitchen is left sparkling clean and your refrigerator it stocked with healthy food for the week! 💰 Pricing - Rates start at $375 per cooking session (cost of groceries and additional fees are not included) - A standard package includes the preparation of 3 different meals that yield 4 portions of each meal. - Add-ons such as breakfast, snacks, additional meals, or sides are available for an extra fee. - A flat rate will be selected depending on: the amount of food requested, the number of servings, and the complexity of the menu or dietary requirements. ❓ FAQs - What kind of food do you cook? I cook healthy, fresh meals that store well and can be repurposed for lunch. - I have an allergy, am gluten-free, or have a specific dietary restriction, can you accommodate? Absolutely! This is why I exist--to offer delicious healthy meals no matter what! I have experience cooking gluten-free, dairy-free, diabetic, ketogenic, kosher, and more. - Do I have to be home for the service? No. I often cook for clients while they're at work and they come home to a clean kitchen and refrigerator stocked full of meals! - How do groceries work? I can order groceries online so they will be delivered to your home prior to my arrival. Grocery costs will get billed directly to the client's credit card on file. If food delivery is not available in your area, I can do the food shopping for an extra fee. I can also provide you with a shopping list so you can do it yourself. - How many cooking sessions per week are necessary? I recommend 1 cooking session per week. - How long does the food last? I recommend that food be eaten within 4 days. If you would like the food to last longer, freeze items within the first few days and defrost them for later! Let me know and I can plan some freezer-friendly items on your menu. - How is the menu selected? I will provide a customized menu for you on a weekly basis bast on your food preferences. I can also recreate dishes you've had at restaurants or found in magazines/cookbooks. You will have the opportunity to review the menu and request any modifications. - How does scheduling work? I will schedule a regular weekly time slot based on your preferred day of the week. The service will occur weekly unless you notify a cancellation. - What is the cancellation policy? If you need to skip a week due to travel or other obligations, please inform me of any dates as far in advance as possible. 🥦 Sample Menus Kid-friendly Salmon Nuggets with Roasted Broccoli & Fancy Sauce Creamy Kale Pesto Pasta Bake with Peas Gyro Marinated Chicken with Pita and Green Bean Salad Vegetarian Zucchini, Black Bean, and Corn Enchiladas Red Lentil Curry with Sweet Potato, Spinach, & Rice Herb & Goat Cheese Quiche with Spinach Berry Salad Gluten Free Chicken Fajitias with Guac, Pico de Gallo, & Pickled Red Onion Kale Salad with Sweet Potato, Black Beans, & Quinoa Roasted Sausage, Peppers, Onion, & Potatoes with Herbed Mayo Keto Spinach & Tomato Stuffed Chicken with Creamy Cauliflower Mash Pork-Rind Crusted Chicken Tenders with Kale Caesar Salad Spicy Steak Burrito Bowl with CIlantro-Lime Cauliflower Rice I'm in! What's Next? Email me at [email protected] and tell me what you're looking for. We'll set up a free initial consultation.